Sight Words

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What are sight words?

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Sight words are common words that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound them out. They are often found in texts and are essential for reading fluency.

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Why are sight words important?

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Sight words are important because they help children read more quickly and fluently, allowing them to focus on understanding the meaning of the text rather than decoding each word.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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Can you name some common sight words?

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Some common sight words include: the, and, is, in, it, you, to, of, a, and he.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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How can you practice sight words?

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You can practice sight words by using flashcards, reading books that contain sight words, and playing games that involve recognizing these words.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the difference between sight words and phonetic words?

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Sight words are memorized for quick recognition, while phonetic words are sounded out based on spelling rules.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is a sight word list?

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A sight word list is a collection of words that children are encouraged to learn to recognize by sight, such as the Dolch or Fry lists.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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CCSS.L.6.6

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How do sight words help with reading comprehension?

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Sight words help with reading comprehension by allowing children to read smoothly and focus on understanding the story or information rather than getting stuck on individual words.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is the best age to start learning sight words?

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Children can start learning sight words as early as preschool, around ages 4 to 5.

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CCSS.L.3.6

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What strategies can parents use to teach sight words?

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Parents can use strategies like reading together, using flashcards, singing songs that include sight words, and playing word games.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What role do sight words play in early literacy?

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Sight words play a crucial role in early literacy by providing a foundation for reading fluency and comprehension.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

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CCSS.L.5.6

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